Have you “BEEN” to “BIN”? The Woodmark Hotel Recognized in Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards!

That is… “bin on the lake”, and if you haven’t had a chance to go, you should! It’s the new and absolutely fabulous new restaurant on Lake Washington in Kirkland, that just relocated into the old Yarrow Bay restaurant location at Carillon Point. It’s also right next to The Woodmark Hotel that was just recognized in Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards! Wow, this is exciting news and quite and honor for one of my favorite places to go, with all of it’s fantastic restaurants, little shops, the spa – they definately deserve this fine honor!

This restaurant in my opinion is one of those restaurant’s that you go to to refill your soul after a hard day at work, take the edge off from daily stresses, or take your date to impress them, or for a GNO (Girl’s Night Out), or just to go in by yourself, for an exquisite glass of wine (that is their thing – it’s all about wine & food pairing), it’s where you can relax with the beautiful view of Lake Washington, the gorgeous sunsets and the Seattle skyline. Not just those amnities, but also of course, the delicious food that they serve!

Jackie, Mary, Guest & Holly at bin on the lake grand opening party – Photo by Team Photogenic

Paul & Shona at bin on the lake grand opening party – Photo by Team Photogenic

Tamara Wilson PR Girls at bin on the lake grand opening party – Photo by Team Photogenic

Okay, you’re saying, in this economy? I know, I know, but it’s really a great place and the prices are seriously affordable! Last week my girlfriends and I had a chance to attend the grand opening party to try out a few of the delicious dishes that they serve. I ordered the Baby Back Ribs (they’re delicious, and they’re only $12 and there’s enough for two to split) my friend Mary had the Prawns and said that they were delicious as well. We had a really nice dining experience and will definately be back! The price is right!

Also, just right next door is “The Spa at the Woodmark” and is a very special treat! Make a day of going to get a luxurious treatment at the Spa, and then have a fantastic dinner at bin on the lake! It will be a brilliant treat!

The Spa at Woodmark at Carillon Point in Kirkland on Lake Washington – Photo by Lisa Hilderbrand – The Hilderbrand Collection

The balcony view from a room at The Woodmark Hotel

Right now they also have an exclusive “Shops at the Bravern Package”, with an overnight stay in a luxurious Lakefront Guest Room – Transportation to & from The Bravern, or valet parking at The Bravern, withh a wonderful $100 gift card for The Shops at The Bravern – a Day pass at David Barton Gym – a $50 dining credit at bin on the lake or the Beach Cafe – also a “The Shops at The Bravern Signature Tote Bag” and 20% off spa services at The Spa at the Woodmark – then indulge in a “Raid the PantrySM” for complimentary late-night snack raid! This is a fantastic idea for any anniversary, birthday present, etc. Plus it’s right on Lake Washington with it’s exquisite sunsets and Seattle skyline – what a fantastic idea!

The Woodmark Hotel at Dusk

The Woodmark Hotel has been honored as one of the Top 15 Luxury Hotels in Washington from the magazine Washington CEO in the October Issue has appointed the Woodmark Hotel as one of the Top 15 Luxury Hotels in Washington.

Also – this just in from Kristin Riefflin of greenrubino: THE WOODMARK HOTEL, YACHT CLUB & SPA RECOGNIZED BY CONDÉ NASTTRAVELER READERS AS A TOP RESORT IN THE NATION – Kirkland’s waterfront property ranked Number 62 in ‘Top 75 Mainland U.S. Resorts’ category. The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa (www.thewoodmark.com), the only hotel on the shores of Lake Washington, announces the distinctive honor of being recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers in their annual “Best in the World” edition as a top resort in the nation. Debuting in the November 2009 issue, the 22nd annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards list reveals that The Woodmark is named as one of the “Top 75 Mainland U.S. Resorts” and is the only hotel in Washington state to be included in this category. The Kirkland waterfront property ranks number 62.